I Am Not a Witch
Synopsis
Convicted of witchcraft, 8-year-old Shula is brought to live in a penal colony where witches do hard labour in service of the government.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 7, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 19, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rungano Nyoni
- Screenplay & Story
- Rungano Nyoni
- Original Score
- Matthew James Kelly
- Original Title
- I Am Not a Witch
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, United Kingdom, Zambia
- Spoken Languages
- Chichewa; Nyanja
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Soda Pictures, Clandestine Films, Quiddity Films, Icreatefilms, unafilm, Film4 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rungano Nyoni
Rungano Nyoni
Matthew James Kelly
David Gallego
George Cragg, Yann Dedet
Juliette Grandmont, Eve Gabereau, Eva Yates, Hannah Thomas, Mary Burke
Department Leadership Roster
George Cragg
Editor
Nathan Parker
Production Design
Jennifer Eriksson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Juliette Grandmont
Producer
Yann Dedet
Editor
Rungano Nyoni
Director
Rungano Nyoni
Writer
Emily Morgan
Producer
David Gallego
Director of Photography
Matthew James Kelly
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Am Not a Witch
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What is I Am Not a Witch about?
Convicted of witchcraft, 8-year-old Shula is brought to live in a penal colony where witches do hard labour in service of the government.
Who directed I Am Not a Witch?
I Am Not a Witch was directed by Rungano Nyoni.
Who stars in I Am Not a Witch?
The principal cast of I Am Not a Witch includes Maggie Mulubwa, Henry B.J. Phiri, Gloria Huwiler, Nellie Munamonga, Dyna Mufuni.
When was I Am Not a Witch released and how long is it?
I Am Not a Witch was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for I Am Not a Witch?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Am Not a Witch was composed by Matthew James Kelly.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Am Not a Witch?
I Am Not a Witch holds official age classifications: FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).